Veteran Cancer Talk
Casey Kroner
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About This Podcast
Veteran Cancer Talk is the official podcast of Veteran Cancer Network, sharing real conversations about cancer in the veteran community.
Hosted by veterans and caregivers, the show features veteran survivors, caregivers, doctors, researchers, and advocates discussing early detection, treatment, recovery, and the unique challenges veterans face when navigating cancer.
Through powerful personal stories and expert insight, Veteran Cancer Talk works to raise awareness, encourage screening, and connect veterans and their families with the resources and support they need.
The mission is simple: educate, advocate, and ensure no veteran faces cancer alone.
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Recent Episodes
S1E17 The VA Said Ulcer. It Was Cancer. - Matt Roll's Multiple Myeloma Story
Send us Fan MailArmy veteran Matt Roll spent more than a year searching for answers after persistent pain was repeatedly dismissed as an ulcer. Trusting his instincts ultimately led to a diagnosis of…
S1E16 Grew Up on Military Bases. Then She Got Cancer
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, Ashton speaks with Heather King — military brat, breast cancer survivor, doctoral candidate, and founder of Rooted Resilience — about the…
S1E15 Stage 4 Cancer While Still Serving...
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you’re still serving your country… and get diagnosed with stage 4 cancer?In this episode, we sit down with Ron and Kate Belany — a Navy family navigating life after…
S1E14 Two Veterans Talk Testicular Cancer (Unfiltered)
Send us Fan MailThis wasn’t planned.We just kept the mic rolling.After wrapping our conversation with Kevin Sloan, Casey jumped in and what followed turned into one of the most real conversations…
S1E13 Kevin Sloan | USMC Veteran & 2x Testicular Cancer Survivor on Early Detection, VA Care, and Self-Advocacy
Send us Fan MailMost men don’t talk about it.That’s exactly why this conversation matters.In this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, we sit down with Kevin Sloan, a Kevin Sloan a Marine Corps veteran…
S1E12 Diagnosed at 45 with Prostate Cancer With No Symptoms
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, we sit down with Dave Diaz, a Navy, Army, and Army National Guard veteran who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at just 45 years old—with no…
S1E11 Advocate for Yourself | Army Veteran Liz Blackmon
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, Ashton speaks with Liz Blackmon — Army veteran, breast cancer survivor, retired Department of Justice law enforcement officer, veteran…
S1E10 Veteran, Survivor, Advocate — Shawn Morgan’s Leukemia Journey
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, Ashton sits down with Army veteran and leukemia survivor Shawn Morgan.After multiple deployments to Iraq and years of potential toxic exposure,…
S1E9 Dr. Elizabeth O’Donnell - Multicancer Early Detection: A Blood Test Revolution for Veterans?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, Ashton speaks with Dr. Elizabeth O’Donnell, Director of the Multicancer Early Detection Clinic at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, about one…
S1E8 Cancer Through a Caregiver’s Eyes
Send us Fan MailWhen a veteran is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family is changed — but few people see what happens to the caregiver.In this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, Jennifer Worthy shares…
S1E7 Mental Health Matters During Cancer Treatment
Send us Fan MailJoseph Zolper, Army veteran and Manager of Outreach & Networking at the Road Home Program at Rush University Medical Center, joins Ashton on Veteran Cancer Talk to discuss…
S1E6 Testicular Cancer, Toxic Exposure, and Life After Survival
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, host Ashton speaks with Gary Schell, a U.S. Marine Corps infantry veteran and testicular cancer survivor, about his journey from military…
S1E5 Healing After Breast Cancer Through Photography
Send us Fan MailCharise Isis, founder and director of The Grace Project, joins Veteran Cancer Talk to share how photography has become a powerful tool for healing, visibility, and empowerment for…
S1E4 Navy Veteran Breast Cancer Survivor Brenda M. Lee on Military Exposure, Early Detection, and Healing
Send us Fan MailNavy veteran, breast cancer survivor, photographer, and author Brenda M. Lee joins Veteran Cancer Talk to share her powerful story of military service, toxic exposure, breast cancer…
S1E3 Risk Over Age - Rethinking Cancer Screening for Veterans
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 3, Casey — Marine Corps veteran and cancer survivor — breaks down one of the biggest gaps in veteran healthcare: age-based cancer screening.Most cancer screening guidelines…
S1E1 The Formation of the Veteran Cancer Network
Send us Fan MailVeterans are being diagnosed with cancer younger and too often, too late.In Episode 1, we introduce the Veteran Cancer Network and the reason it exists. Marine Corps veterans Casey…
S1E2 A Veteran’s Testicular Cancer Diagnosis and the Power of Self-Advocacy
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 2, Casey — Marine Corps veteran and co-founder of Veteran Cancer Network — shares his personal journey with testicular cancer, from the first warning signs to chemotherapy…
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Veteran Cancer Talk has published 17 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Alternative Health, Business.
Veteran Cancer Talk is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 32m.
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